Job Title: Project Operations Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Part time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is currently looking for experienced Project Operations Managers to join our team supporting NUWC for the Department of Defense.  Join our passionate team of industry-leading individuals on a program that leverages the best practices in Systems Engineering and Rapid Prototyping to integrate and deliver state of the art capability in support of our nation’s warfighters.

As a member of the CACI Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. Our warfighters are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security from the increasingly sophisticated and complex threats of our adversaries.

CACI programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial.

For this Project Operations position, you will be responsible for the overall management of the specific projects under the task order and ensure that the technical/financial solutions and schedules in the specific delivery orders are implemented in a timely manner.

You will be responsible for the organization, direction and coordination planning and execution of all activities associated with assigned delivery order projects on IAC MAC Task Orders.

You will demonstrate competent writing and oral communication skills

You will also ensure quality products and services are delivered to the customer.

Responsibilities:

• CACI seeks talented Project Operations Managers to join our Mission Support and Engineering Services group.
• Your overall primary job responsibility consists of project oversight, management, and execution to the Program Manager. 
• The selected individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal oversight and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Gathering and distributing information to subcontractors and service providers, through initiating, preparing, reviewing, and tracking RFI’s, and receiving, reviewing, submitting and tracking status of submittals.
• Assist in preparation of monthly owner project status reports, as required.
• Attend project meetings as assigned.
• Project coordination and Document Control.
• Assist in project close out.
• Serve as the primary liaison between CACI and the DoD customer for assigned project(s), providing project and technical guidance, managing technical staff and provide financial management for assigned project(s).
• Responsible for the acquisition of services, materials and supplies for assigned projects.
• Working with the program manager, and financial and procurement team, perform market research analysis of materials and resources, develop and revise rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and provide current and historical data for the acquisition of goods and services. 
• Supporting the program manager, identify project requirements including justification write-ups, sole-source recommendations and technical evaluations,  and maintain records of purchased materials and services by tracking purchase date, lead time and cost, and providing monthly reports to the customer.
• Closely monitor project team, performance, to include vendors, to ensure that materials and parts will be delivered on time and that the end product will meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with program manager to achieve socioeconomic goals by contracting small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned companies and disadvantaged business firms where practical.
• Responsible for the technical performance of assigned project(s) while assuring product delivery to the customer in accordance with budget and schedule requirements.
• Monitor and maintain vendor performance related to quality, scheduling, planning and acquisition strategy by compiling an up-to-date vendor list, with qualified processes and technical skills and abilities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in STEM major or Management
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a position requiring project operations expertise
• Active minimum Secret clearance/ or held clearance
• Excellent technical writing and data presentation skills
• Track record of complex problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to think analytically and independently
• Team orientation
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in written form
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently

Desired:

• Experience in a project operations position working with NUWC. OUSW R&E, NSWC Crane and/or other IAC MAC customers
• Experience in DoD customer relations and project management
• Experience as Project Operations/Analyst in DOD

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,100-$172,400

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.